August 23

This is 23rd of August. It is day 236 of the year. As of today, there are 130 days left until the end of the year. If you are curious about the historical footprint of Sri Lanka, let us delve into more On This Day events to uncover fascinating tidbits from the nation's history that covers for 365 days.

Today’s Highlight

• 1816 – The Board of Commissioners of Kandyan Affairs was established.
• 1947 – Ceylon (then Sri Lanka) held its first national election (1947 Ceylonese parliamentary election) before gaining independence.

International observance

• International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition